How does John Proctor contribute to the effectiveness of Arthur Miller's The Crucible? In the play, the presentation of John Proctor's character should be regarded as the most significant contribution to the effectiveness of The Crucible. The role and portrayal are it's central theme, around which all other events and characters and expressions of human nature seem to radiate. In Act 1, Proctor is at face value seen to show honesty and common sense for which …showed first 75 words of 2432 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2432 total…anyone suspected or even remotely connected with activities seen at the time to be 'Un-American' Today in the early years of the 21st century, parallels are drawn between the language used by President George Bush and that of Danforth and Parris. Clearly this play will be used as a neat encapsulation demonstrating the way we can act when allowed to, the moral high ground being captured when good triumphs over evil regardless of individual cost.